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| Now Accepting Nominations: 2026 Woman of the Year |
Each year, I have the honor of recognizing extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and dedication make a lasting impact in our communities.
I am pleased to announce that my office is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Woman of the Year. This program celebrates women from the 39th Assembly District who go above and beyond to uplift others and strengthen our region.
I encourage you to nominate women who demonstrate excellence in areas such as:
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Posted on Jan 23, 2026 11:16am by admin
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| New Exhibition, An Impossibly Normal Life, By Artist Matthew Finley, Opens At MOAH:CEDAR |
The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are pleased to present An Impossibly Normal Life, a solo exhibition by artist Matthew Finley. The exhibition will be on view from Saturday, January 31, through Sunday, March 15, 2026, at MOAH:CEDAR. An opening celebration will be held at MOAH:CEDAR on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., in conjunction with the opening for MOAH’s Winter/Spring 2026 exhibition season. This free opening event will include live music by the Sunday Night Singers and the Antelope Valley Guitar Society, art activities, face painting, games, and a free hot chocolate bar provided by RefiSnacks, in addition to a first look at the new exhibitions. Food will also be available for purchase from on-site food trucks. MOAH:CEDAR invites you to join us for an afternoon of creativity, celebration, and community!
An Impossibly Normal Life imagines an alternative history in which queer identity and relationships were not suppressed but openly celebrated. Inspired by Finley’s discovery of a late uncle who may have been gay, the exhibition offers a fictionalized re-telling of his life. Finley uses found archival photographs from around the world to re-imagine his uncle’s story through snapshots of everyday moments such as college graduation, marriage, and the raising of a child. These ordinary images become radical acts of reclamation, portraying a life that generally wasn't afforded to queer people in pre-1970's America. The vintage photographs are embellished with glitter, rhinestones, and sequins, radiating with playfulness and queer joy. An Impossibly Normal Life is a celebration of queer love, not only re-writing the past but providing a vision of a more inclusive future.
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Posted on Jan 22, 2026 12:13pm by admin
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| Antelope Valley Latino Leaders Summit |
Please join us for the Antelope Valley Latino Leaders Summit on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Antelope Valley College.
This important gathering, hosted by the Latino Working Class Project, will bring together leading voices from our Latino civic, business, and nonprofit communities to discuss key issues facing the Antelope Valley and explore opportunities to strengthen our region.
Juan Carrillo, Assemblymember, 39th District
Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, 23rd Senate District
Mike Madrid, author of The Latino Century
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Posted on Jan 21, 2026 12:27pm by admin
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| Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center Receives Silver Designation |
Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center has been awarded a SILVER designation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll.
CDPH representatives, Jane Kriengkauykiat, PharmD, DrPH, BCPS, Pharmacist Lead, Antimicrobial Stewardship Team, Healthcare-Associated Infections Program and Daniel Dodson, MD, Physician Lead, Antimicrobial Stewardship Team, Healthcare-Associated Infections Program commented:
“We appreciate your efforts to improve antimicrobial use at your facility and to engage your staff in this important work. Antimicrobial stewardship is critical to improving patient outcomes and limiting the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Thank you for developing a program that incorporates each of the CDC's Core Elements and assesses clinically meaningful outcomes of your stewardship interventions.”
The Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll review process included three phases. The first phase was a review of the required documentation for evidence of adherence to the CDC's Core Elements of antimicrobial stewardship. The second was a review of application Part III "Demonstration of Outcomes" (required for Silver and Gold designations), and application Part IV "Community Engagement" (required for Gold designations). For a blinded review of Part III, external antimicrobial stewardship experts were engaged from different facility types including community hospitals, academic centers, major teaching hospitals, and hospitals with unique populations. These reviewers assessed each application using published rubric and requirements, with particular focus on clinically meaningful interventions and outcomes. The third phase of the review was an assessment of each application in its entirety, including the documented quality and impact of each stewardship program.
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Posted on Jan 20, 2026 19:24pm by admin
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| Palmdale Brings Midweek Flavor to the Auto Mall with Wednesdays at the Trucks |
The City of Palmdale’s popular food truck gathering has a delicious new home at the Palmdale Auto Mall, 39050 Carriage Way, where Wednesdays at the Trucks, previously 9th Street Eats, now transforms midweek evenings into a vibrant culinary celebration.
The free weekly event takes place every Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. in the northeast lot of the Auto Mall by Camacho Auto Sales and the Revolution sculpture and will feature a rotating lineup of diverse food trucks offering everything from Creole and Cajun flavors to authentic tacos, fresh seafood and sweet treats.
“We’re creating opportunities for our community to come together and support our local businesses,” said Mayor Eric Ohlsen. “Wednesdays at the Trucks provides an affordable dining option for families while helping our mobile food vendors thrive. This ongoing event blends convenience and variety for our residents, which is what makes Palmdale a great place to call home.”
Confirmed vendors include: Lee Esther’s Creole & Cajun Eatery, Antojitos Azteca, Mariscos El Mazatleco, Carbonara Italian Food Truck, Dulce Canella Antelope Valley, Sugar Rush, Izzys Taco House, Birria y Tacos El Korita and La Thai Food Truck Inc.
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Posted on Jan 15, 2026 13:32pm by admin
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| City of Lancaster Earns California Prohousing Designation for Leadership in Housing Innovation |
Recognition from State affirms Lancaster’s commitment to accelerating housing production and expanding affordability
The City of Lancaster has been awarded California’s Prohousing Designation by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), recognizing the City’s leadership in advancing bold, locally driven housing policies that accelerate production, reduce costs, and expand access to affordable housing.
Lancaster joins a select group of newly designated Prohousing jurisdictions across California, including the City of Santa Ana and San Luis Obispo County, that are setting the standard for innovative and accountable housing solutions.
The Prohousing Designation is reserved for cities and counties that go beyond state requirements by adopting forward-thinking strategies to remove barriers, streamline approvals, unlock land and funding, and support a wider range of housing types while maintaining strong standards for affordability, equity, and sustainability.
Lancaster earned this designation by streamlining ministerial approvals for innovative housing types and mobilizing City-owned land for affordable housing development, helping reduce delays and lower costs for housing projects. The City’s ongoing efforts include programs such as Housing Rehabilitation, as well as the upcoming Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Assistance Program and Pre-Approved ADU Plans, all designed to make housing development more efficient and accessible for residents.
“This designation reflects Lancaster’s long-standing commitment to practical, results-driven housing solutions,” said Mayor R. Rex Parris. “We are focused on delivering more homes, faster, while ensuring they are safe, sustainable, and affordable for families, seniors, and workers who call Lancaster home.”
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Posted on Jan 06, 2026 11:53am by admin
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| A Message from the Mayor: Preparing for This Week’s Storm |
Dear Lancaster Community,
As we head into Christmas week, weather forecasts are calling for a multi-day storm system bringing periods of heavy rain and high winds beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Saturday evening. While this storm may build over several days, I want to assure you that the City of Lancaster is fully prepared and taking proactive steps to keep our community safe.
Our Public Works teams have cleared storm drains citywide and will be on standby 24/7 throughout the duration of the storm to respond quickly to any issues. City staff are coordinating closely across departments and with regional partners to monitor conditions and address concerns as they arise.
If you encounter flooding, debris, or any storm-related hazard, please call our Public Works 24/7 Hotline at (661) 723-5985. Reporting what you see helps us respond faster and prevent further damage.
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Posted on Dec 22, 2025 19:56pm by admin
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